This is the web version of our email newsletter that highlights the goings-on of your pension and health care system in easy, quick-to-read “bites.” Enjoy!
Get a Closer Look at the New MyTRS Logo
A MyTRS logo has made its way to the TRS website and inside the MyTRS portal! The logo is designed to be easily and clearly spotted and entails exactly what MyTRS has to offer – a secure online portal for members, where you can find your information and service options at your fingertips. See what the talk is all about by joining us on MyTRS today!
Know Your Retirement Deadlines
Is retirement in your future? If so, it’s important to know your deadlines for terminating employment, filing your retirement application and purchasing additional service credit. We highly encourage you to get ahead and submit required documents early instead of waiting for the deadlines.
Don’t Forget to Back up Your Data Regularly
Maintaining regular backups is essential to safeguarding digital data against cyberattacks, device malfunctions, and unintentional loss. Choose what needs to be backed up — just photos and contacts or everything — and set your device to perform automated backups (daily is best). If you’re unable to back up your data to a cloud service, use an external storage device, such as a USB drive, an external hard drive or a memory card that you keep secure.
Learn About New Dental and Vision Plans
TRS is adding two more reliable plans that can enhance our retirees' everyday health—TRS-Care Dental and TRS-Care Vision! These new, optional plans will offer extensive provider networks and benefits to help you see and smile with confidence as you explore new adventures.
Why Your Pension Fund Gets Regular ‘Health Checkups’
Just like visiting your doctor for an annual physical, your pension fund also gets a regular checkup from our independent actuary! Read more on what the actuary looks at and why the review is so important.
Calling all Navigators: Web Enhancement Exercise
TRS is planning improvements to your website for better navigation and easy access to member resources. You are invited to participate in a short, anonymous online exercise to learn how you would navigate our new website menu. It’s like a digital maze where every click leads us closer to the treasure of user-friendly navigation.
The exercise takes about 10 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers – your insights are what matter most. Launch the exercise to participate. If you have other observations about the TRS website or suggestions to improve your website experience, we welcome your feedback. You can share your thoughts with us at websitefeedback@trs.texas.gov.